Art Salon Restaurant stands out on the street with vibrant blue walls at the entrance. Combining both a restaurant and a gallery, Art Salon serves up classic Shanghainese cuisine amid contemporary Chinese artworks created by the owner Xie Chengcheng. This is probably one of the better places to go in the area for traditional, authentic Shanghai foods. Popular dishes like stewed pomfret with brown sauce, bone-removed chicken and dry beancurd shreds are certainly worth trying. The food is fresh and healthy, there is no MSG additive and there is a large range of vegetarian options. With the big success of Art Salon Restaurant, Xie recently opened a new outlet on Donghu Road, which is more expansive in scope.